Nova Bus is part of the Volvo Group.įor more information regarding Nova Bus products and services, please visit www.novabus. As part of its Electro Mobility strategy, Nova Bus is moving forward with the electrification of key vehicle components to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Its portfolio includes electric buses and hybrid buses, high-capacity vehicles and integrated intelligent transport systems. Nova Bus is a leading provider of sustainable transportation solutions in North America. Nova Bus is committed to always improving our product and processes to reduce pollution and waste in every aspect of our business, and the LFSe+ is our latest demonstration of that commitment. PLATTSBURG, N.Y., Ma/PRNewswire/ - Nova Bus, leading North American transit bus manufacturer, is pleased to announce it was selected to supply 15 LFSe+ buses, Nova Bus' long range electric buses, by the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), the largest transit agency in Wisconsin and primary transit provider for Milwaukee County. Powered by an integrated modular system, the electric motor significantly decreases maintenance costs and emits no greenhouse gas emissions. The lower weight and increased power density of the technology also contributes to bus performance and durability. The new LFSe+ integrates traction motor and power electronics, which use advanced materials such as silicon carbide to improve heat management.
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In fact, the Nova Bus LFSe, on which the new LFSe+ is modeled, was the first electric bus in the industry to receive a passing score for a full test at Altoona in June 2018.
Innovative technologies like this help strengthen the overall system and advance racial equity by increasing access to employment, education, healthcare, grocery stores, and other essential destinations."īuilt on the proven Nova Bus LFS platform, whose safety track record of more than twenty years, this ground-breaking bus is designed to be just as reliable. "These battery-electric buses from Nova Bus will help us transition towards greener, more sustainable, and more efficient transit for our community.
"Alternative fuel buses represent the future of public transportation," said Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley. With a fleet of 370 clean-diesel buses and a dedicated team of 1,100 drivers, mechanics and administrative staff, the MCTS provides nearly 29 million rides each year and generates a massive economic impact for the region.